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WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebration
A nature photography exhibit in Fernandina Beach, a beach cleanup in St. Johns County and a celebration of Florida’s Emancipation…
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Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday
More than 1,900 athletes will swim, bike and run all day Saturday across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.…
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Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open
The Shands Bridge between Clay and St. Johns counties will close from Friday evening to Sunday morning.…
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Temperatures will rise over the weekend, with more sunshine and less rain
A cold front will brush away showers and push temperatures to average or above average levels.…
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City Council grants $143K for restoration of historic Stanton school
The grant for Historic Stanton Inc.’s restoration work will stabilize the aging school for a future cultural facility.…
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Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk
The interactive music garden pays tribute to the many famous musicians who hail from Jacksonville.…
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Florida attorney general sues Jacksonville for $5M over alleged gun registry
Attorney General James Uthmeier says the city illegally recorded the names of people entering government buildings with guns.…
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St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November
Swimmers and surfers are asked to stay 500 feet from the pier as decay on the pillars is repaired.…
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City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment
Diamond told residents at a Beaches Watch town hall that he’ll push for the city to pay for the Hogpen…
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Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street
The business district could make small assessments for improving “the Wonderland Corridor.”…
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Burn bans continue in Northeast Florida despite this week’s rain
St. Johns County has extended its burn ban for another week as wildfires remain a risk during the drought.…
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City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives
Testimony from the JEA executives could cause the City Council’s investigation to go past its June 30 deadline.…
May 11, 2026
Winn-Dixie agrees to keep Brentwood-area store until at least 2029
Residents and City Council members said the area would have no grocer if Winn-Dixie closed the store as planned.…
May 11, 2026
More homeowners put their houses on the market; median price declines
New listings in Northeast Florida increased 1.7% in April, and the median price declined slightly to $390,000.…
May 11, 2026
Can Downtown Jax developers deliver homes people can actually afford?
Developers plan thousands of new homes across Downtown, but much of it centers on market-rate housing.…
May 11, 2026
Florida is starting its budget-focused special session. What to know.
For the second year in a row, lawmakers didn’t pass a budget during the regular legislative session.…
May 8, 2026
Jacksonville City Council member removed from classroom position
Tyrona Clark-Murray was removed from a Duval Schools classroom during a human resources investigation.…
May 8, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?
After discussing ideas to develop parts of World Golf Village, St. Johns County has been quiet for months. What’s the…
May 8, 2026
Mayport-based USS Mason repels another Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz
The USS Mason faced its second attack in a week but was not hit, U.S. Central Command says.…
May 8, 2026
Jacksonville has $13M in unspent affordable housing funding
The city acknowledges difficulties in using all of the affordable housing money allocated through the state’s SHIP program.…
May 8, 2026
Drought continues to affect water quality and river levels across Florida
Despite the lower water levels, the drought has not affected water for drinking or firefighting.…
May 7, 2026
No fraud found in Healthlink Jax, but a budget battle could be brewing
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will include $1.5 million in her next city budget for the Healthlink telehealth program.…
May 7, 2026
Florida launches maternal health initiative From the Start in Jax
From the Start is aimed at improving outcomes for low-income moms-to-be and new moms.…
May 7, 2026
Got a new driver’s license? It could affect how you get a mail-in ballot.
If you recently got a new driver’s license, let the elections office know — or you may not get a…
May 7, 2026
Cafecito: A nearly 100-year-old Riverside building becomes a modern coffee shop
Cafecito’s owners want to create a “third space” for people to frequent outside their homes and workplaces.…
May 6, 2026
Duval high schools will start earlier and end later next year
Traditional high schools also will drop block scheduling and move to a seven-period daily schedule.…
May 6, 2026
Free care for uninsured at Medical Mission at Home, hosted by Ascension St. Vincent’s
Medical Mission at Home is a free event that includes medical exams, diabetic education and information on how to connect…
May 6, 2026
Florida teachers union sues state, alleging school vouchers are unconstitutional
The lawsuit says vouchers create a disparity between traditional public schools and private schools.…
May 5, 2026
City lawmakers continue JEA investigation despite business leaders’ objections
Regional business leaders at the Jacksonville Civic Council called on City Council to end its probe of JEA.…
May 5, 2026
JTA studies Skyway options and postpones community meetings
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority says it will reschedule a second round of meetings.…
May 5, 2026
Breaking down the changes in Florida’s new congressional districts
A voting rights group has sued over new congressional districts, but here’s how the map looks for now.…
May 4, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Southside Boulevard roadwork taking so long?
A Jacksonville Today reader says she doesn’t see any progress at Southside and Deerwood Park boulevards.…
May 4, 2026
Anastasia State Park expands lodging options with ‘glamping’ cabins
New cabins are part of what the Anastasia State Park’s concessionaire calls its new “glamping” offerings. …
May 4, 2026
Florida law will now require students to learn cursive handwriting
A new law requires cursive instruction for Florida students in grades three through five.…
May 4, 2026
2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Forecast changes, predictions and more
The first named cyclone in the Atlantic basin typically forms around June 20, with the first hurricane by Aug. 11.…
May 4, 2026
Killer scheduled for execution for killing 5-month-old girl in Duval County
Andrew Richard Lukehart was convicted of killing Gabrielle Hanshaw when she wouldn’t lie flat to change her diaper.…
May 1, 2026
Does Downtown Jacksonville need more office space? Some are betting yes.
Office vacancy rates are higher than most cities, but there still might be a need for high-end space.…
May 1, 2026
St. Johns County’s business is booming, and officials want to keep it that way
From new hospitals to the local airport, a lot of money is coming into one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.…
May 1, 2026
Duval County school buses are now recording drivers who pass illegally
A total of 609 people got warnings for passing a school bus stop sign during a grace period in April.…
May 1, 2026
Proposed seafood restaurant recommended for Riverfront Plaza
A Baltimore restaurant group proposes to operate the restaurant on the park’s southwest corner.…
April 30, 2026
Baseball coach under investigation at St. Augustine High School
Coach Tony Cannaday was removed from his position over “inappropriate activities” in the team’s locker room. …
April 30, 2026
Suicide prevention program seeks $300K to continue in Northeast Florida
Talkable Communities says it has lost state funding after training 12,000 people in suicide prevention.…